National Sports
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin says he supports suspended wide receiver DK Metcalf after fan incident
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin doesn’t condone the actions that led to wide receiver D.K. Metcalf’s two-game suspension by the NFL following an in-game altercation with a fan, but added Metcalf has his full support during the appeals process. The league punished the two-time Pro Bowler by forcing him to sit out ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Christmas Day sports: Here’s a look at the premier matchups on the holiday
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
The evolution of the Christmas Day sports calendar in the U.S. has given fans a respite if they need a break from family gatherings or just some entertainment while they sip on eggnog. This year’s major events include five NBA games and three NFL games, with games spanning more than 12 hours. Here’s a look ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Definitely tough’: Led by returnees, Canada looks to rebound off world junior flops
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
Gavin McKenna had tears in his eyes. His voice cracked with emotion. The teenage phenom dreamt of capturing gold for Canada on home soil. His first experience at the world junior hockey championship instead ended in bitter heartbreak. “A lot to deal with,” McKenna said looking back at the country’s second straight quarterfinal exit some ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pro Football Hall of Fame to honor 3 PR directors with Awards of Excellence
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Three public relations directors will be honored with the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Awards of Excellence for the 2026 class. Scott Berchtold, Jim Gallagher and Lee Remmel were picked Tuesday as the PR directors in the fifth class for the Awards of Excellence. Berchtold spent 34 years working for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The voice of prime time football: Al Michaels is still going strong at 40 years of calling NFL games
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
Al Michaels has achieved many milestones during his Hall of Fame broadcasting career. The one he has reached this season, though, may stand the test of time — 40 years as the play-by-play announcer for one of the NFL’s primetime packages. According to research from the 506 Sports Archive, the Christmas night game between the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Norwegian biathlon competitor Sivert Guttorm Bakken dies at 27 during Olympic training camp in Italy
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
Norwegian biathlon Olympic hopeful Sivert Guttorm Bakken has died suddenly. He was 27. “The International Biathlon Union is deeply saddened to learn that Norwegian biathlete Sivert Guttorm Bakken has passed away at the age of 27 during a training camp in Italy,” the sport’s governing body said Tuesday. Bakken was found dead in his hotel ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indoor TGL set to begin 2nd season. Tiger Woods will have to wait
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
Billy Horschel recalls a certain buzz about the tech-infused indoor TMRW Golf League when it began last year, and there was plenty of curiosity where it would fit into the golf landscape. Curiosity has given way to a degree of optimism and a little growth when the second season of TGL begins Sunday at 3 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AP women’s basketball player of the week is No. 10 Iowa State’s Audi Crooks
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
The Associated Press national player of the week in women’s basketball for Week 7 of the season: Audi Crooks, Iowa State The junior center finished with 41 points, tying Lindsey Wilson for the most points scored by a Cyclone in a regular season Big 12 game, in a win over Kansas. It was her fourth ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senegal gets its Africa Cup campaign started with a 3-0 victory over Botswana
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
TANGIER, Morocco (AP) — Nicolas Jackson scored twice as Senegal started its Africa Cup of Nations title bid with a 3-0 win over Botswana on Tuesday. Substitute Cherif Ndiaye completed the scoring after Botswana goalkeeper Goitseone Phoko had prevented worse for the Zebras, who lined up with five at the back and were pinned back ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada Soccer still waiting on new CSB deal but expects improved financial figures
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
Canada Soccer and the men’s national team have agreed on compensation for the players’ participation in next year’s World Cup. But there is a catch, which hopefully will be resolved ahead of the 48-team tournament’s June 11 kickoff. While there is a deal, it is not yet official. “The labour agreement framework between (Canada Soccer) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Royals face tough stadium decision of their own as Chiefs move to Kansas
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Now that the Chiefs are moving across the state line from their longtime home in Missouri to a $3 billion domed stadium to be built in Kansas, attention in the area has swung to the Royals, who have a similar decision to make regarding their own future. One thing is ... Read More »
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